Career pathway

Education Adviser

ANZSCO 249111

Employed

10,900

Part-time share

31%

Female share

74%

Median age

45 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Education Advisers conduct educational research and develop course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions.

What they typically do

Consults with teachers, principals and administrative officials of educational institutions to co-ordinate educational programmes and provide advice.
Identifies and evaluates developments in education by conducting research into educational systems.
Serves on committees to identify present and future needs within the educational system, and plan, develop and modify facilities and programmes.
Documents subjects and courses developed, and evaluates new courses.
Organises and conducts workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programmes and methods.
Applies knowledge of learning processes and school structures to develop operational and training programmes, and submit them for decision and funding.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW

30.9%

VIC

29%

QLD

19.3%

7.9%

6.8%

ACT

2.7%

TAS

2.1%

1.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Education Adviser.

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